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That was way harsh, Justin Timberlake! Kate Hudson, her brother and some friends decided that they would have a little fun this Christmas--by randomly calling FaceTiming people in Oliver Hudson's phone! Of course, the pranksters Instagrammed their deviously fun night, but called out--pun totally intended--one particular recipient who decided not to answer the video chat request. "This is what it looks like when you Face Time random names on your brothers phone... @justintimberlake denied our call... #ChristmasColdCalls," Kate captioned the pic. Ouch. He didn't comment back on the pic either, so it looks like he's just going to ignore the attention completely! Maybe he would've answered had they called from Kate's phone? No way to tell, but better luck next time! It's great to see the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days actress looking so merry, as she and Matt Bellamy recently announced their split after four years together. But the fo...

Nicki Minaj isn't one of the artists caught up in a racially fueled Twitter war at the moment, but that doesn't mean she's not upset about ongoing injustice in our society. In her new Rolling Stone interview, the rapper opens up about recent incidents of police violence against black Americans, including the unpunished killing of Eric Garner. "It's sickening, and I've been reading so many people saying, 'Why are we surprised?' That's what's really sad: that we should somehow be used to being treated like animals," she tells the mag. "It's gotten to the point where people feel like there's no accountability: If you are law enforcement and you do something to a black person, you can get away with it." "I feel like when Public Enemy were doing 'Fight the Power,' we as a culture had more power--now it feels hopeless," Nicki tells Rolling Stone. "People say, 'Why aren't black cel...

According to data compiled by Vanity Fair, Jennifer Aniston is a tabloid queen. In 2014 alone, the Cake actress tied with the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, with 32 covers. According to the headlines, Aniston was "jilted" or "heartbroken" 11 times, "pregnant" nine times, planning her "dream wedding" eight times, "feuding" six times, on a "romantic getaway" three times and "married" twice. She also had exes "reveal secrets" about her twice and had plastic surgery twice. Sounds eventful! So, how does Aniston deal with the fictitious drama? "Just don't pay attention," Justin Theroux's 45-year-old fiancé tells Lee Cowan in a CBS Sunday Morning interview, airing Jan. 4, 2015 at 9 a.m. ET. "I think I used to really, there was a period where I was hell bent on saying, 'That's not true, that's not right, that's not fair.' And now I just think y...

Leelah Alcorn, 17, of Kings Mills, Ohio, was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on I-71 about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to local media. Not long after, posthumous posts began to appear on her Tumblr page, titled "Lazer Princess," including her suicide note and an entry apologizing to her closest friends. "To put it simply, I feel like a girl trapped in a boy's body, and I've felt that way ever since I was 4...When I was 14, I learned what transgender meant and cried of happiness. After 10 years of confusion I finally understood who I was. I immediately told my mom, and she reacted extremely negatively, telling me that it was a phase, that I would never truly be a girl, that God doesn't make mistakes, that I am wrong." By age 16, Alcorn explained, "I realized that my parents would never come around, and that I would have to wait until I was 18 to start any sort of transitioning treatment, which absolutely broke my heart." ...

Well don't these two look dapper! Antonio Banderas stepped out Tuesday afternoon to attend a prestigious award ceremony for Spanish newspaper Málaga Hoy. And while the actor looked extra dapper in his navy blue suit, most fans may be paying close attention to his fashionable date. Dressed in a tight blue blouse with a black mini skirt, Nicole Kimpel wrapped her arm around the actor as they headed to the fancy event in Spain. So what makes this twosome so intriguing? It could have something to do with the fact that Banderas is twenty years older than Kimpel. Furthermore, this romance marks the first relationship for the Desperado actor since splitting from Melanie Griffith, his wife of nearly 18 years.  "We are in the process of getting to know each other," Baderas recently told The Olive Press when asked about his new female friend. "She is shy and doesn't have anything to do with my work, which is no bad thing." Instead, the 34-yea...

Let's hope this isn't a foreshadow of anything ugly to come. In Chris Rock's divorce filing with the Superior Court of New Jersey, which was obtained by E! News, the actor and comedian claims that his soon-to-be ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock has kept his daughters--Lola, 12, and Zahra, 10--away from him. "[Rock] is now and always has been a fully involved and participating parent in all aspects of the lives of these children and it is in their best interests for the parties to have joint custody and to equally share residential custody," the court documents state. "Notwithstanding that the parties have been separated, [Compton-Rock] has repeatedly refused to permit [Rock] normal and usual access to the children, and has acted in a manner detrimental to the children's best interests. [Rock]'s conduct as aforesaid will be further disclosed by continuing discovery and is directly contrary to the best interests of the children." ...

There was a brawl during Jay Z and Beyoncé's holiday trip to Thailand--but it's not what you think. The rapper took Bey to a Muay Thai fight at the Patong Boxing Stadium in Phuket where the couple sat ringside to watch a few fighters duke it out in the ring. And although it's common to be interested in watching this intense contact sport, there's a chance this was also a business trip for Hov. "Jay is a huge supporter of the sport. If there is an opportunity for him to attend a match while on vacation, absolutely he'll be there," a source tells E! News. "Could he of been scouting new fighters? Who knows, it's certainly possible. Many of the fighters are not from America, they come from all over the world." Wait, scouting?! Yep! One of Jay Z's latest business ventures, Roc Nation Sports, will be making their first step into the world of boxing with the debut of throne boxing on Friday, January 9, 2015 from The Theater...

Looking good, Giuliana Rancic!  The E! News host took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo from her vacation in Dubai with husband Bill Rancic, and while the view of the city is undoubtedly beautiful, we can't help but find ourselves a bit distracted by the brunette beauty's banging beach bod!  "Dubai during the day. #beachwithaview #dsf #mydubai," the 40-year-old stunner captioned the pic in which she's flaunting her svelte figure in a patterned one-piece swimsuit, beaming from ear to ear as she sports a chic pair of shades.  Rancic is currently on vacation with her husband after a busy family-filled Christmas season, which the couple celebrated in Chicago with their 2-year-old son Duke.  "Merry Christmas!!!" the proud papa captioned an adorable shot of their son, banging on a set of drums.  Three days later, the good-looking couple jetted off to Dubai and it's safe to say the duo received the A-list treatment on their f...

If Charlie Ebersol didn't get that pony he wanted as a little boy... Britney Spears to the rescue! The writer-producer's girlfriend showed off the equestrian-tailored gift she bought him for his recent 32nd birthday on Twitter, writing, "Birthday horses for the birthday boy" and sharing pics of both of them taking a turn around the stable. (Of course, there's always the chance that she just took him riding, but...probably not.) Charlie also looked super-happy--and, not to mention, handsome--with his present, all smiles in his holiday cardigan. And if two horses seems like a rather extragavant gift for a beau of barely two months, remember, this couple really seemed to hit the ground galloping.

It was a sight many churchgoers in one Pennsylvania town weren't expecting to see! Shortly before the 10 a.m. Sunday morning service at Grandview United Methodist Church, worshippers spotted Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney stepping inside to attend a family baptism. According to LancasterOnline, the Hollywood couple showed up to the local church where Kinney's aunt is a regular attendee. Based on photos spreading on Twitter, the Hollywood stars sat up close to watch the ceremony unfold. Wearing a white dress with a pearl necklace resting in her hair, the "Love Game" singer snapped video and photos during the service. Meanwhile, Kinney kept a low profile next to his girlfriend in a blue button-down and black blazer. One attendee who was extra excited to see the pop star in attendance was church choir member Liz Fulmer. With little to no warning about the A-list guests, Fulmer told the newspaper that she tried to remain calm before performing in f...

Macklemore is the latest hip-hop star speaking out on the topic of race in rap music. Following the recent heated Iggy Azalea-Azalea Banks feud about white and black rappers in the industry, Macklemore gave his thoughts on the topic during a Hot 97 radio interview this week. "For me, as a white dude--as a white rapper--I'm like, how do I participate in this conversation? How do I participate?" the 31-year-old Grammy winner said. "How do I get involved on a level where I'm not coopting the movement or I'm not making it about me, but also realizing the platform I have and the reach that I have, and doing it in an authentic, genuine way. Because race is uncomfortable to talk about. White people, we can just turn off the TV when we're sick of talking about race. We can be like, 'No, I'm done.'" "It does not work that way for everybody," Macklemore added. "White 'liberal' people want to be nice. We don...

First Sony and now Snooki?!  The 27-year-old reality star's Instagram was hacked on Tuesday. Fans quickly took notice of the incident after images, which did not appear to be posted by the pint-size TV personality, began popping up on the former Jersey Shore star's photo-sharing page.  After the hack was brought to her attention, the mother of two took to Twitter to confirm that she was indeed hacked while letting fans know that she is working on getting her Instagram handle back.   The brunette beauty also informed her followers that "all new accounts are fakes" while calling the occurrence "so bizarre and terrifying."  And she posted a video on her Facebook page to let fans know exactly what happened.  "Hey guys, so as you know, my Instagram is hacked," she says as she makes a sad face for the camera. "Creepy! It's getting weird. But I wanted to let you guys know I'm working on getting it back and I'm ...

Nicole Scherzinger has a lot on her plate these days. The former Pussycat Dolls singer is currently starring as Grizabella in the revival of Cats in London and hits the stage to perform six days a week. But the brunette beauty, who graces the cover of the new issue of Cosmopolitan Body, explains that she's able to keep her energy up by taking good care of her body. "[Exercise] changes everything about how I approach my day and helps me go about life with confidence--that's the main reason I do it. It gives me clarity and makes me feel stronger." She continued, "It's not so much for the physical and vanity side of it. I do it more for the emotional and mental strength it gives me." Scherzinger also shared her definition of healthy, saying, "Healthy for me means a healthy mind, that everything else becomes aligned--the mental, physical, spiritual...everything. Being happy means having balance, being creative and finding peac...

This is like Sex and the City 2 brought to life! Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Shay Mitchell's big holiday getaway to the United Arab Emirates continues with a number of adventures while vacationing in Dubai--and some activities were even life-threatening! It turns out Shay and Gigi opted to really make a fun (and dangerous!) memory by jumping out of a plane! The Pretty Little Liars star posted a series of photos on her Instagram today to let her followers know that she was taking the plunge. Her most recent snapshot was captioned, "Current theme of today...incredible views! From skydiving this morning to sitting up top of the Burj Khalifa tonight!" Hadid, on the other hand, posted a hilarious screenshot on Twitter of her various "I'm alive" text messages to loved ones after the jump. She wrote, "I just jumped out of a plane. @skydivedubai lol." Meanwhile, Selena and some gal-pals got sporty by watching a live s...

Gwyneth Paltrow has moved on from the London life she once shared with hubby Chris Martin. Now, the 42-year-old actress finds herself back in L.A., and as she tells the February issue of Harper's Bazaar U.K., there's "a deep comfort" about coming home to California, "because it's so familiar." "The other day I was lying on the grass and the kids were playing and I was looking at the blue sky and the palm-trees--and there was something about the weather and the smell and I was, like, eight years old again," says Gwyneth, mom to daughter Apple, 10, and son Moses, 8. "I had such a strong memory of being a kid here--it's a really nice place to be a little kid," she tells the mag, "and it's great to watch my children have that experience." The Goop goddess looks back on her own childhood with fondness, thanks largely in part to the influence of her late father Bruce Paltrow. She insists, that he and ...

Kate Middleton knows a lot of things are going to change when she welcomes baby No. 2. But one important fact she's facing is the idea that alone time with Prince George will be much harder to come by when another baby enters the world. "She will be mindful that this will be one of the last opportunities for solo 'George time,'" maternity nurse Sarah Dixon revealed to People. "They're making the most of [their time together]." That quality time was on full display over the Christmas holiday when the pair visited the Winter Wonderland holiday fair in London's Hyde Park. During the visit, the mother-son duo enjoyed a spin on a traditional twirling teacup ride. "George was smiling and laughing as they went 'round and 'round together," an onlooker described to the publication. "He was really enjoying the ride with his mom. You could see it in his little face--he looked so happy."  The Duchess of C...

Well, hello there, Tara Reid! The 39-year-old actress shared several pics of herself prancing around the beach in bikinis during a holiday getaway in Tulum with her boyfriend. In some of the shots, Reid is shown posing in front of the ocean and working on her tan dressed in a barely there rainbow two-piece that highlights her super-slim figure. "The water is sooooo warm...about to jump in the ocean!" she wrote alongside two photos of herself. "From earlier today. The weather is so amazing here. I have a permanent smile on my face. What a beautiful day and sunset today!" She also joked that her beau was behind the camera taking shots of her throughout their tropical vacation. "Nothing like catching some [sleep] with the waves crashing on the beach...Just found this [pic] from yesterday...My BF doubles as a cameraman when we travel. Thinking of you guys." And it looks like life's just a beach for the Sharknado star. ...

Move over, Britney Spears! Madonna is making out with Miley Cyrus (thanks to Photoshop that is). Earlier today, the 22-year-old "We Can't Stop" singer took to Instagram to recreate Madonna's infamous 2003 VMAs kiss with Spears and Christina Aguilera. In the sexy pic, Miley cropped her and Madonna's heads together to make it look like she and the 56-year-old Queen of Pop are locking lips. "@madonna dat bitch DAT," Miley captioned the PDA pic with a bunch of tongue emojis. Madonna clearly loved the kissing pic because she reposted it with the caption, "Dat unaplogeticbitchkiss' ❤#rebelhearts." Miley has been sending Madonna a lot of social media love this week. She's been Photoshopping her face on photos of Madonna for the past couple of days. Miley also shared one of them together, writing, "@madonna cuz bad bitchessss iz daaaaa only thanggggg dat we like." Madonna reciprocated by posting a pic of Mile...

You guys, we're less than two months away! As time (thankfully) dwindles down until we get to see the highly anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey adaptation--based on E.L. James' addictive erotica trilogy--hit the big screen, we're greeted with a special little holiday treat: a new promo photo! The latest snapshot from the flick, which hits theaters on Valentine's Day, was first shared by none other than singer-turned-actress Rita Ora, who plays the role of Christian Grey's (Jamie Dornan) sister, Mia. And now, fans can get another sneak peek of the Brit in character. The promo features the famous image of Mr. Grey standing with his back to us as he gazes out at the city from his office, and also includes a close-up of Ora rocking a black bob and smoky eyes. She captioned the black-and-white picture, "I like this. I can't wait till next year! #2015 #bots!" Although Fifty Shades is known for it's sexual intensity, viewers won't ...

Paul Walker's family is seeking almost $2 million from the heirs of Roger Rodas, the driver of the car that crashed and killed both Walker and Rodas over one year ago. Walker's father Paul Walker III, who is acting as the executor of the late actor's estate, filed a claim for more than $1.8 million against Rodas' beneficiaries. In the legal docs, Walker Sr. claims that Rodas' family "is in possession of numerous automobiles and other motor vehicles that are either wholly or partially owned" by the deceased Fast & Furious star. Walker's estate is seeking the return of the vehicles or any money earned in a sale of such vehicles. Walker and Rodas died on Nov. 30 when the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT they were driving crashed outside of L.A. The cause of the accident was later determined to be speed (they were going between 80 and 93 miles per hour). Walker was 40 years old. Walker is survived by his teenage daughter, Meadow Walker. Ar...

How could you say "no" to that ring?! Sofía Vergara couldn't help but show off her new bling while vacationing in Hawaii with her leading man. After Joe Manganiello popped the all-important question to the Modern Family star on Christmas Eve, the pair headed to the water where we just so happened to notice the new piece of jewelry. Wearing a royal blue bikini top outside the St. Regis Princeville Resort, the 42-year-old was all smiles as she lounged by the pool while reading magazines, texting friends and even sharing a smooch with her man.   And whether she meant to or not, that stunning ring was on full-display when she sprayed on sunscreen or held Manganiello's hand  Although the Hollywood stars returned home to Los Angeles Monday, the couple's happiness could not be ignored during their week-long getaway to paradise. During a romantic stroll on the island, the pair was all smiles as they held hands and soaked up the sun. An eyew...

We bet this baby's mama wasn't too happy...just kidding! Taylor Swift had a baby--no, it wasn't hers--rolling around her house, and like any anybody, she entertained the tot with tons of sugar. She Instagrammed an adorable pic of herself with her friend's Joy Williams' baby, and it is filled with more joy than we could've ever imagined! T.Swift and the little one lie down facing each other with smiles on their faces that spread from ear to ear. Of course, as any babysitter would allow, there is some contraband in the pic. The "Blank Space" singer fed her pal a big bowl of chocolate chips. "I decided today that when my friends' children come over, I'll feed them chocolate chips and let them jump on the furniture. @joy__williams," she captioned the photo. We wonder if the Grammy-winning mom was happy to hear that. Even though T.Swift's fans come in all ages, we're sure this is her youngest one. She has ...

Ready to see a deeply personal side of Nicki Minaj? Then just pick up a copy of her new album The Pinkprint.  The 32-year-old rapper's latest LP, which has been earning rave reviews since its release on Dec. 15, gives an unprecedented peek into the hitmakers personal life as she raps about a plethora of private topics, including the end of her 11-year relationship with Safaree Samuels as well as her decision to have an abortion when she was just a teenager.  "One of my goals was to give people a glimpse into my personal life, because it's something I've kept very private," the "Superbass" beauty says in a new interview with Rolling Stone while flaunting her famous cleavage in a tight white tank--and leaving little to the imagination--on the cover.  The Young Money artist admits she drew from pain in her personal life as inspiration for her album, opting to scale back on her wild antics and over-the-top alter egos.  "I had to ...

New Year, new car?! For Jordin Sparks, that's a yes! The "No Air" singer Instagrammed her new Jeep Rubicon that she purchased for herself in honor of her birthday on Dec. 22! The 25-year-old crooner posted a couple of pics of her brand new whip, and it seems like she couldn't be more excited! It is a new car, after all. Although this does bring one question to mind--what happened to the BMW that her ex-boyfriend, Jason Derulo, bought for her last Christmas? Did she return it? Their breakup probably hasn't been an easy one, so it's nice to see Sparks so happy about her new toy! She captioned one of the pics, "Interior just got finished! (I bought it on my bday last week!) I've wanted a Jeep ever since my Daddy had one when I was little. Happy Birthday to meee!" Their breakup seemed to come out of nowhere, especially since the "Wiggle" rapper penned a song, "Marry Me," in which he proposed to his real-life ...

Jada Pinkett Smith's body is outta control. The 43-year-old actress shows off her killer figure on the January-February cover of Shape magazine in a sexy orange bikini--and holy smokes, she's looking better than ever. The mother of two dished to the fitness mag about how she's staying fit these days, and how her workouts have changed drastically over the years. "My energy levels just aren't the same," she admitted. "My joints, my knees, the amount of weight that I can push versus what I did in my twenties, how long I'm willing to work out. For example, I'm not staying at the gym for two hours anymore. I hit it and quit it...I'm not going to stress my body that way anymore. I can't." When asked what her biggest motivators for staying in such amazing shape are, she revealed that her hunky husband, Will Smith, plays a big part. "I love when Will looks at me and says, 'You look so freaking good!' Whe...

After a rough year in their marriage, Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett and Hank Baskett are ending 2014 as one big happy family. The 29-year-old reality star and her hubby stepped out yesterday for a day of family fun at the park in Malibu with their son Hank Jr. and daughter Alijah. During their pre-New Year's outing, Kendra and Hank looked happy and in love as they played with their two kids. Little Hank looked adorable in black pants and a red shirt as he played around in the grass. Meanwhile, Kendra was mostly bundled up in a comfy blanket and sweats while her man donned shorts and a bright red shirt. As one point during their three-hour park visit, Hank was caught placing his hand on his wife's bottom during a sweet and personal PDA moment. "Hank was nice and attentive to Kendra. Kendra was smiling the entire time she interacted with Hank. Hank's father was with them and they all appeared to get along great. Hank is still wearing his wedding ring, Ke...

All is well for George H.W. Bush! The former president was released from a Houston hospital Tuesday, after a weeklong visit due to shortness of breath. Spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted the news, thanking the hospital's staff for their great care. "President Bush was released from @MethodistHosp today. He is now resting at home, grateful to the doctors and nurses for their superb care," he wrote. The discharge came only one day after his breathing returned to "normal," according to USA Today. The 90-year-old president, who often finds himself skydiving and doing other crazy activities, suffers from vascular Parkinsonism, which is a form of Parkinson's disease that requires him to use a wheelchair to get around. It seems like the disease hasn't slowed him down, though, because he is always up to something fun! Although he no longer has the use of his legs, he was most recently spotted at an event in November at Texas A&M Universi...

There is something about sporting events that bring out the romance, because celebs are always packing on the PDA at games! Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed are the latest couple to flaunt their love for one another at a Los Angeles Lakers game, and they couldn't look any cuter! The Vampire Diaries actor looked completely enamored of his Twilight-starring girlfriend as they held onto one another throughout the game. The former Lost actor is so in love with his gorgeous girlfriend that he couldn't keep his hands off of her! He laid on the kisses throughout the game, which leads us to think he couldn't have been paying very much attention to the score! We also can't help but pay attention to Reed's casual game-time outfit! Wearing ripped black jeans and a leather jacket with a simple white tee, Reed looked as flawless as ever. The hunk Somerhalder smoldered as well in his fedora and simple jeans-tee ensemble. The two are back in Los Angeles after...